The QTIC Prize for Innovation in Tourism is an initiative of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC). Introduced in 2013, the program recognises micro and small to medium sized tourism businesses in Queensland that have introduced a innovative product, service or process.

Nominations can be submitted and paid for by clicking on the "Buy Tickets" button on the right hand side of this page. Nominations will be accepted until Thursday 31 August, the due date for written submissions.

The QTIC Prize for Innovation in Tourism aims to:

Recognise and reward innovation and growth across the Queensland tourism industry;

provide an opportunity for businesses to showcase their innovative ideas, projects and processes;

A business review with experts in strategy, branding and design innovation

A fitness report on outcomes of the review and recommendations for future business improvements

Action planning to prioritise critical business issues identified in the fitness report

Mentoring sessions with a professional expert in either strategy, branding or design innovation.

As part of the prize package the winner will also receive $3000 worth of travel for flights and accommodation to a destination of their choice (domestic or international) to undertake a business familiarisation to support the implementation of their action plan. QTIC will liaise with the winner and the VELOCIS team to plan a suitable itinerary.

The winner must complete the VELOCIS program and use the travel by 30 June 2018, click here to learn more.

2. QTIC will create a dedicated PR case study of the winning business. The case study will be combined with the production of a press release which QTIC will assist to distribute across Australia and the Asia Pacific. The finished case study will also be featured on the QTIC website.

Runner-Up Prize

1. Courtesy of Small Business Solutions TAFE Queensland, the runner up will receive Build a Better Business Workshop and Mentoring at the value of $400.

The program includes:

Team of expert business mentors guide you through critical periods of business development and arm you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to clarify your idea and move into the next stage of business growth